PROJECT Alpago Properties
Designing for flow
Spanning four levels, the villa is designed to optimise the function of each floor. The ground and first floors accommodate living spaces and bedrooms, with easy access to the outdoor terrace. The basement level houses a garage and spa, while the rooftop level features a bar, entertainment area, and pool, all benefiting from the views.
Working within a relatively small footprint, the challenge of creating a sense of expansiveness was addressed through an open-plan design that flows throughout. This not only fosters visual connectivity, both vertically and laterally, between spaces and floors but also extends to the generous outdoor living areas. To achieve this, the physical and material boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces were blurred. With no clear distinction between the formal lounge and the terrace, the living area flows seamlessly outwards, with doors effortlessly slotting into wall cavities. The ultimate effect is a seamless connection from the living space to the pool, landscaping, and, beyond, the sea and skyline. www. sabuildingreview. co. za 39